I searched online to find the closest blaster to the real thing and really loved this one. When i received my order it was not the same gun as the picture showed!!! i was very irritated and would have returned if i hadn't needed it that week. With a little paint, it will do, but i ordered through spirit halloween because i liked the product the website displayed, i could have gotten the one they sent me anywhere. Be careful!

The design is very good. Not fully authentic to you uber Star Wars fans, but it is very passable with a little black paint and some detailing. The bottom line is also that the sound it makes is not an annoying phaser sound, which is a huge plus!